14205 Bristol FLF Lodekka Eastern National
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

23322 AEC MKI RF Coach Silverline Coaches
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

OXFORD DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Oxford  Dieacst have announced that the following model will be released week commencing 15th October:
76AEC012 Matador - Devon General

NEW COMMISSIONED MODEL FROM CORGI OOC
My Subscriber copy of Model Collector Magazine arrived today and has news of a new commissioned Scottish model from Corgi OOC:

"Harburn Hobbies, in conjunction with the Corgi Collectors’ Club, has commissioned Corgi to produce models of the Wright Eclipse single decker bus in Lothian Buses service No 49 ‘Queen of Scots’ livery. Harburn Hobbies will have ‘Rosewell’ destination Ref: 0M46014A and the Corgi Collectors’ Club will have ‘The Jewel’ destination Ref:0M46014B.
Around 500 pieces of the 1/76 scale buses are being produced which should be available to collectors soon, priced at £32 each".

For more information email Bob Baird, Harburn Hobbies Ltd. 67 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AQ. E-mail: sales@harburnhobbies.co.uk

Further details of the Corgi Collector Club model can be found on my News of 5th July.

Saturday 29th September 2012

Friday 28th September 2012

Wednesday 26 September 2012

The Corgi website appears to divulge the identity of the 2013 Corgi Collector Club model:
OM46603 New Bus for London, 38 Victoria - 'Singing In The Rain' – Exclusive to the Corgi Collector Club

CLICK HERE to read the article on the Corgi website.

Corgi Direct Exclusive Model
When looking through the Corgi trade price list/order form, I noticed that OM46602 New Bus for London -'Les Miserables' was not included. The Corgi website shows the model as being "Exclusive to Corgi Direct" and I would assume not generally available to the trade. I will make some enquiries.

Two other Bus related models
The following two models were also included in the catalogue:

QE1003 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 3 Piece Limited Edition 'Days Gone' Set Mar-13
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
CC82320 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Routemaster Bus Mar-13
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE

LT MUSEUM COMMISSIONED MODEL FOR OCTOBER ACTON OPEN WEEKEND
The following model has been commissioned for the next Acton Open weekend
Date: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 2012 Time: 11:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:00)

34104A RT3 Greenline
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

The model is priced at £35.99

The following text has been received from the LT Museum:

The special model produced by Exclusive First Editions for London Transport Museum’s Acton open weekend on 6/7 October 2012 is this 1:76 scale model of a Green Line liveried RT type double deck bus. The RT type was London Transport’s standard double deck bus for central (red), country (green) and coach services (Green Line), nearly 5000 of which were built between 1947 and 1954, the final examples being withdrawn from service in 1979.

Many Green Line examples were used on bus services in the 1960’s as new Routemaster coaches were introduced into the Green Line fleet. The example modelled was used at Amersham on local bus services, and retained, like most other Green Line liveried examples, its fleet name and livery until overhaul or withdrawal from service. 

This is the third model released this autumn with a Metropolitan line connection, a GS on Route 316 and a Untied Counties Bristol LS on the jointly worked London Transport Route 359, being the other examples. All three models have a connection with the A stock trains that have served the Metropolitan line so faithfully for 51 years and finally being withdrawn from service on 29 September 2012.

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
23322 AEC MKI RF Coach Silverline Coaches  - CLICK HERE
31509 RM Routemaster Kelvin Scottish  - CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
OM41413A Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Destination: Cleadon
OM41413B Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Destination: Marsden

Tuesday 25th September 2012

OM46407A Caetano Levante, National Express 'St Georges Flag' 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: N/K
Registration number: FJ60 EFV
Route: 540
Destination: Bury
Anticipated release date:Apr-13

OM46407B Caetano Levante, National Express 'St Georges Flag'
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: N/K
Registration number: FJ60 EFV
Route: 440
Destination: London
Anticipated release date:Apr-13

OM46306A Routemaster, Blackpool Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RM848
Registration number: WLT 848
Route:12
Destination: Blackpool
Anticipated release date:May-13

OM46306B Routemaster, Blackpool Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RM848
Registration number: WLT 848
Route:12
Destination: St Annes
Anticipated release date:May-13

OM46602 New Bus for London -'Les Miserables'
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 
Fleet number: LT7
Registration number: LT12 GHT
Route: 38
Destination: Victoria
Anticipated release date: N/K

OM46604 New Bus for London -'Wicked'
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 
Fleet number: LT2
Registration number: LT61 BHT
Route:38
Destination: Victoria
Anticipated release date:Jan-13

OM46605 New Bus for London - 'MAMMA MIA'
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 
Fleet number: LT3
Registration number: LT61 CHT
Route: 38
Destination: Victoria
Anticipated release date: Feb-13

OM46606 New Bus for London - 'We Will Rock You'
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: LT5
Registration number: LT12 EHT
Route: 38
Destination: Victoria
Anticipated release date: Mar-13

OM41228A Wright Gemini, Finglands
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1795
Registration number: YX08 FWH
Route: 41
Destination: Sale via Northenden
Anticipated release date: Feb-13

OM41228B Wright Gemini, Finglands
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1795
Registration number: YX08 FWH
Route: 41
Destination: Piccadilly & University
Anticipated release date: Feb-13

OM41412A Daimler ROE, Grampian
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 316
Registration number: URG 316
Route: 4
Destination: Hazelhead
Anticipated release date: May-13

OM41412B Daimler ROE, Grampian
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 316
Registration number: URG 316
Route: 4
Destination: Sea Beach
Anticipated release date: May-13

OM46017A Wright Eclipse Single Deck, Go North East 100th Anniversary - 0K Motor Services
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 
Fleet number: 5229
Registration number: NK55 OLG
Route: OK1
Destination: Darlington via Bishop Auckland
Anticipated release date: Jan-13

OM46017B Wright Eclipse Single Deck, Go North East 100th Anniversary - 0K Motor Services
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 
Fleet number: 5229
Registration number: NK55 OLG
Route: 0K1
Destination: Crook via Bishop Auckland 
Anticipated release date: Jan-13

OM41310A Wright Fusion, First Leeds
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 10038
Registration number: W126 DWX
Route: 95
Destination: Leeds Rail Station via Headingley
Anticipated release date: Jun-13

OM41310B Wright Fusion, First Leeds
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 10038
Registration number: W126 DWX
Route: 95
Destination: Bodington Hall via Headingley
Anticipated release date: Jun-13

2nd posting Monday 24th September 2012

Original Omnibus
Corgi presents the Original Omnibus Company, a range of detailed die-cast model buses and coaches. Each model is presented in a clear plastic display box and comes complete with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity detailing the history of the particular vehicle and operator. Scaled at 1:76 this collection is ideal for both enthusiasts and ‘00’ gauge railway modellers. This collectable series of high quality vehicles spans over a century of public transport history
including TrolleyBuses, diesel powered coaches and buses right up to today’s hybrid powered vehicles.

Caetano Levante National Express ‘St George’s Flag’, dual destination OM46407A/B
The National Express brand was created in 1972 by the National Bus Company (NBC) to bring together express bus and coach services. National Express was subject to a management buy-out in 1988. In 1992 National Express Group PLC was floated on the London-Stock-Exchange. The Caetano Levante is a coach body built on the Scania K-series 6x2 & 4x2 and Volvo B12B 4x2 chassis, exclusively for National Express in the UK. It was designed with the brief given by National Express for ‘an easy access vehicle to schedule one of the Disability Discrimination Act with the wow factor.’ As Britain’s only national coach operator, National Express is proud to have dedicated
coaches for England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The St George’s Flag coach is one of National Express’ most popular designs and attracts a lot of attention when it arrives into stations across the country.

Routemaster Blackpool Transport, 12, dual destination OM46306A/B
Toward the end of 1985 Blackpool Transport surprised many by announcing the trial of a London Transport AEC Routemaster as part of its post deregulation strategy. Blackpool’s actions mimicked that of Clydeside Scottish who had tried and tested a Routemaster in 1985 prior to introducing a large fleet for service in Glasgow ahead of deregulation. A similar strategy was implemented by sister business Kelvin Scottish and Stagecoach and therefore implied a popular tactic. RM1583 entered service on routes 5 and 5A (Halfway House to Grange Park) and was allocated number 500 which was reserved for demonstrators. It impressed accordingly and a first batch of six was purchased and allocated number 521. A repaint into the 1930s lined red and white livery was adopted rather than the standard green and off white livery. The 5/5A was the Routemaster’s prime home, but they also ran on other crew routes – 15 (Blackpool-Fleetwood) and 22/22A (Cleveleys-Halfway House and
Lytham). Deregulation in 1986 saw the 5/5A withdrawn so the Routemasters were reallocated to route 12 (Blackpool to Airport). By 1988 the Routemaster fleet doubled as Blackpool Transport responded
to the introduction of a Promenade bus service with its own route. Six more Routemasters were purchased and arrived in pairs. With just six weeks to prepare the buses they were treated to a simplified version of the red and white livery. The new service launched on Saturday 28th May and the six buses debuted with promotional adverts for in house ‘Travelcard’ which were carried until replaced by Opal Fruits in 1993.

New Bus for London
In February 2012 the first New Bus for London hit the streets of the capital, running on route number 38 between Victoria Station and Hackney with a further seven in service by July. The new hybrid diesel-electric motor vehicles were first announced back in 2008 in Mayor of London, Boris Johnson‘s election manifesto and have since become commonly known as the BorisBus. Reverting back to the popular open-platform of the old Routemasters, the NBfL offers the same hop-on hop-off rear platform as well as two other sets of doors, each with an Oyster card reader. With two sets of stairs and three entrances the NBfL is easy to get on, off and around. Designed by Heatherwick Studios and built by Wrightbus using lightweight materials and with distinctive glass sides to the two staircases the bus has a light and airy feel inside. More than just a pretty face the ‘green innards‘ of these red buses are twice as fuel efficient as standard diesel buses and are the most environmentally friendly of their kind.
In July 2012 CBS Outdoor UK announced the launch of the first ever advertising campaign on the New Bus for London. All eight buses currently feature advertisements for some of London‘s leading West End Shows, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Lion King, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You, Ghost and Singin‘ in the Rain. The advertising campaign is scheduled to run until February 2013.

New Bus for London 38 Victoria, ‘MAMMA MIA’ OM46605
A daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father in time for her upcoming wedding sees the arrival of three men from her mother’s past return back to the idyllic Greek island where they met 20 years ago. As the story unfolds to an entire catalogue of timeless feel-good Abba hits, it becomes clear that any one of these men could be the father of the bride. A tale of love, laughter and friendship that’s sure to have everyone up on their feet and dancing.

New Bus for London 38 Victoria, ‘Wicked’ OM46604
The untold ‘other side of the story’ that uncovers just how Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West came to be so in the original tale of The Wizard of Oz. Based on the 1995 novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch’ by Gregory Maguire, the theatre adaptation has proved a huge hit with audiences and critics winning the 2010 Oliver Award for Most Popular Show and the 2010 and 2011 Whatsonstage.com Award for Best West End Show.

New Bus for London 38 Victoria – ‘We Will Rock You’ OM46606
Set in the future on Planet Mall, Globalisation has taken over. Everyone watches the same movies, wears the same fashions and think the same thoughts. Everyone except a group of underground rebels named the Bohemians. All musical instruments have been banned and computer generated tunes are scheduled years in advance, but rumour has it that instruments still exist somewhere on Planet Mall. Caught in a landslide with no escape from reality the Bohemians venture to uncover the hairy guitar god who lays buried deep in rock.

Wright Gemini Finglands, dual destination OM41228A/B
Charles Fingland, a Rolls Royce test driver until 1907, started Finglands Hire Cars and Bookings which originally ran luxury limousines. A scheduled coach service followed and Finglands became the first coach company to run a scheduled service between Manchester and London with a coach that had an on-board toilet and radio. In 1954 the Fingland’s family decided to sell the business after substantial costs were accumulated during the company’s short-lived aviation business – Finglands Airways, and a sale took place to Mr Robert Bunning. Finglands has a long standing relationship with The University of Manchester, and started running a private hire service for students between Owens Park and the University in the early 1980’s. Finglands had applied to run buses for the students but
due to regulations and low cost of the proposed student fare they were unable to do so. The bus industry deregulated in 1986 and Finglands had the opportunity to run proper buses for students along the main Wilmslow Road. It became the first to offer late night services and dedicated buses for students at low prices. Success brought attention and in 1992 it was sold to Hull based EYMS Group Ltd.

Daimler ROE Grampian, dual destination OM41412A/B
The last of three extra Daimler CVG6’s added to Aberdeen Corporation Transports in 1963, 314-316 differed from the rest of the batch by having red trim interiors. In 1975 local government reorganisation saw Aberdeen Corporation department transfer to the newly formed Grampian Regional Council. The livery was changed slightly, retaining the green and cream but losing the green between the decks in favour of a narrower orange band featuring the Grampian fleet name and
Grampian Region crest. The bus remained in service with the last crew buses until withdrawal in 1980. A selection of Aberdeen buses have been saved from being scrapped and are housed in the collection of buses at the Grampian Transport Museum at Alford, Aberdeenshire.

Wright Eclipse Single Deck, Go North East 100th Anniversary, dual destination OM46017A/B
Wade Emmerson, founder of OK Motor Services, ran his first bus from Evenwood to Bishop Auckland on Easter Saturday 1912. After the First World War new routes were introduced, including one from Bishop Auckland to Newcastle, and was the first to use the OK Motor Services name. By 1939 ‘OK‘ was based in Bishop Auckland and the garage was extended with new vehicles, including the AEC Reliance single-deck bus joining the fleet. In 1959 OK Motor Services Limited was formed. By the mid 1980s the fleet stood at 200 vehicles and the fleet name OK Travel was established. In 1995, the company was sold to the Go-Ahead Group PLC and the ‘OK‘ identity was maintained for a while before being encompassed within ‘Go North East‘. 2012 would have been the Centenary year for ‘OK Motor Services‘ and ‘Go North East‘ is proudly running bus services in the Bishop Auckland and South Durham area with vehicles carrying the distinctive ‘OK‘ red, maroon and cream livery with OK Motor Services fleet names.

Wright Fusion First Leeds, 95, dual destination OM41310A/B
First in Leeds is part of the FirstGroup plc a major provider of bus services in the UK and North America. In the city of Leeds First run over 400 buses, have 1,300 staff providing over 50 million bus journeys a year. The Bendy Buses were introduced in Leeds in 1999 on service 1 between
Beeston in the South of the city and Holt Park in the North. This is the main corridor for student travel along Headingley Lane/Otley Road, where the two main universities are located. The services were introduced to help alleviate capacity problems on the student service 95 which operated between the Leeds Rail station and the University of Leeds halls of residence at Bodington Hall. The special all over advertising promoting the £1 fare marked their introduction in April of that year with the bright orange body work the dark blue skirt and the scattering of £1 coins.

1st posting 9.15am Monday 24th September 2012

Atlas Editions
4655529 BET Federation - East Yorks
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

4655530 Leyland Lynx - Midland Red West
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Oxford Diecast
NBS005 Burlingham Sunsaloon - A & C McLennan
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Sunday 23rd September 2012

Thursday 20th September 2012

SHOWBUS REPORT
I have added photographs of the Corgi OOC PP samples on display in the TTC Diecast tent to the Showbus report page CLICK HERE

Tuesday 18th September 2012

SHOWBUS REPORT
I have started putting together the Showbus report page, the link can be found above with the yellow link. I have not had as much time as hoped this evening but have added additional photographs of the three models on sale yesterday. Corgi models and real buses to follow over the next few days.

Monday 17th September 2012

RES5002 Versa Stagecoach Wales was initially announced  as a Scottish model but is being changed to Wales to cover all regions of the country. Scotland is represented by the two Lothian Solos SR's

RES8001 BEA Regal. TTC Diecast advise that they have almost sold their full allocation. If you would like one of these models please contact TTC Diecast ASAP to check availability (details on Stockists page CLICK HERE)

Models on the pre-order form:
RE53002 Marshall Dart Brighton & Hove £58.99
RES3003 Marshall Dart Brighton & Hove METRO 7 £58.99
RES4001 Solo SR Lothian Madder/White £58.99 - Due December/January
RES4002 Solo SR Lothian Harlequin £58.99 - Due December/January
RES5001a Versa, Arriva Derby, X38 randed (Derby) £58.99
RES5001b Versa, Arriva Derby, Un Branded (Burton) £58.99
RES5002 Versa, Stagecoach Wales (note change) £58.99
RES5003 Versa Transdevg Starship £58.99
RES6001 Dennis Lance Alex PS, Stagecoach Ribble £60.99
RES6002 Dennis Lance Alex PS, Selkent £60.99
RES7001a Spectra Dual Door, Metroline £64.99 - Due October
RES7001b Spectra Dual Door, East London Coaches £64.99  - Due October
RES7002 Spectra London Central (Rte 3 Crystal Palace) £64.99
RES7003 Spectra, Stagecoach Manchester£64.99
RES7004 Spectra, Optare Demonstrator£64.99
RES7005 Spectra’ West Midlands Travel£64.99
RES8001 BEA Regal - last few £64.99 - Due late September/Early October

JOTUS BEA REGAL RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED AND LATEST PP PHOTOGRAPHS
Jotus have advised me that model RES8001 BEA Regal is due for release in Hong Kong on 24th September. Chris at TTC Diecast advised that he hopes to take delivery of stock end of September for Early October dispatch (exact release date in UK not confirmed at this time. Click on the links below to view pre-production photographs of the model:

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 8 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 9 CLICK HERE to view

2nd posting Sunday 16th September 2012

TTC Diecast had three new models on sale today:
Resin:
RES1001SB Volvo Ailsa V3 - London Northern (This is a different version of the previously released V3 but has been issued with the a stock code issued previously. To differentiate from the previously issued model in my listing I have added an SB suffix) - CLICK HERE
RES7001A Optare Spectra - Metroline CLICK HERE
Only a small quantity of both above models was on sale. TTC Diecast will be taking delivery of the main stock early October.

Diecast Code 3 based on Creative Master Northcord Ltd model UKBUS1040:
UKBUS1040SB ALX400 Stagecoach - Cambridge CLICK HERE
This model was limited to 50 pieces some of which were used as Rally prizes. It has sold out before I left at 16.30

I took a number of photographs of these models and I hope to add them later today/tomorrow but have shown one of each until I have time to add others.

TTC Diecast were taking pre-orders for a number of other models and I hope to add details later today/tomorrow.

Pre-production samples from Corgi were on display. I took a number of photographs and hope to publish some later today/tomorrow

Finally I will put together a Showbus report page as previously and in addition to the models will add a number of photographs taken around the Rally.

6.20pm Sunday 16th September 2012

New Subscriber Offer Model
30607 AEC Renown - East Yorkshire N.B.C CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 785
Registration number: CKH 785C (The EFE Newsletter and pre-production photograph gives an incorrect Reg., No of CHK 785C, EFE have assured me the model will be released with the correct registration number)
Route: 121
Destination: Bridlington, Butlins Camp

Leyton and West Ham Garage Open Day.
We have been commissioned by Stagecoach East London to produce a model for their open day at Leyton and West Ham Garages on 22nd Sept. Leyton Garage is open all day 10.30 - 6.3Opm, at West Ham Garage there are pre-booked tours 10.00 - 16.00, call 020 7055 9600 for details. The model features Leyton’s Titan, T81 9 on route 69 to Walthamstow Central.

I published photographs and details of this model on 13th August 2012 CLICK HERE

L.T. Acton Museum Open Day.
We have been commissioned to produce a model for the October open day at London Transport Museum’s Acton Depot. This model features Greenline RT41 13 registered LUC 462 on route 362 to Amersham Garage. Further details of the event and model in the next mailing. Two other special L.T. models will also be available for the first time to the general public and they are 30507A Guy GS in Green London Transport livery working route 316 to Chesham Broadway and Bristol LS bus as it was operated by United Counties on L.T. route 359 to Amersham while still in the colours of Durham District which makes this a unique and interesting model.

I published photographs and details of the Bristol LS and Guy GS on 17th July 2012 CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
OM41608A Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport CLICK HERE - 500 pieces
Destination: Seymor Avenue, Park Square, Dunstable Road
OM41608B
Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport CLICK HERE - 500 pieces
Destination: Park Square Dunstable Road
OM49904 3 Piece London Transport Bus Set 'Then and Now' - Trolley Bus, Routemaster and New Bus for London CLICK HERE - 1000 pieces

Friday 14th September 2012

"Another year has passed and WWW.TTCDIECAST.COM would like to offer a warm welcome to all the visitors to this superb TTCDIECAST SHOWBUS 2012 event here at Duxford.

Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank all the staff who have worked so hard to make this event the leading and largest bus and coach rally in Britain, if not Europe! Yet again, when other UK Rallies continue to shrink, the display here at Duxford is beyond belief with buses travelling from all over the country to celebrate this year’s event.

With fuel prices soaring, we must remember that the cost to their operators/owners is rising year on year, but they continue to support this wonderful event. This also could be said for the stall holders, who I know have not necessarily had one of there best trading years, but have continued to support us.

I think the event last year quickly quashed the rumours that, with Showbus losing their biggest name sponsor, it would struggle to carry on. In fact, with new enthusiasm and a great relationship, our sponsorship and the rest of the sponsorship team could help to keep the event at the top of the rally calendar list.

Visitors to our stand last year were not only treated to our new releases, but were also able, for the first time in many years, to view the whole of the 2011-12 Corgi pre-production models. This was the first time the model for the New Bus for London, or Borismaster as it’s affectionately known, was seen by the public. A real scoop.

Along with pre-production models from Base Toys, again the first time that the new Duple Dominant was shown to the public, and Britbus, I think our stand offered more than any previous sponsors had in the past, and we hope to continue that this year.

So what have we got new for this year?...

Well, unfortunately, we have been hit, along with other manufacturers, with the long lead times from the Far East for our own model ranges, but we still hope to have at least a couple of surprises.

The Showbus model this year, for the first time, will not carry Showbus branding and will be the single door version of the superb V3 model that Jotus has made for us. It will however be issued in our superb Showbus presentation boxes, and will be limited to just 300 pieces worldwide. We will also offer a code 3 model that will carry branding as per last year. This model will be limited to just 50 certified pieces for retail, and will also be used as prizes on the day. We will also still have some of last year’s ever poplar FRM I models that do carry the Showbus banner.

We had hoped to produce a pair of Optare Spectra models for the event, but due to timescale, we could not get the models here in time. We will, however, have some finished paint samples and order forms for the models, which will be limited to just 200 pieces of each, and will be available in Metroline’ and ‘East London Coaches’ liveries. I am sure that you will agree, once you see them, that they are worth the wait. These models will be available to pre-order for delivery during October 2012. We may have a very small amount for sale on the day, on a first come, first served basis.

Please come and speak to us, as we will be dipping into older models next year and it will be interesting to get your views on what to do next. With Creative Master rumoured to be producing models again shortly, and Oxford Diecast producing some superb 1:76 models, maybe 2013 is going to be a good year for model buses.

Be sure when you visit our stand to enter your details on our database and join our mailing list where you will hear all the news first.

Hope you all have a great day, Chris - WWW.TTCDIECAST.COM"

Wednesday 12th September 2012

Tuesday 11th September 2012

NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE
EFE have announced the following new models:

17704 Leyland National MkII Long Midland Fox CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 3822
Registration number: BVP 822V
Route number: 74
Destination: City Centre & Braunstone
Anticipated release date: October

18011 Daimler MCW Fleetline Derby City Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 197
Registration number: NCH 197E
Route number: 159
Destination: Overdale Road
Anticipated release date: October

18716DL Bedford SB Vega Coach Southern Vectis CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 238
Registration number: ODL 51
Route number: -
Destination: Ventnor
Anticipated release date: October

20645 Plaxton Pointer Dart Arriva The Shires CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 3102
Registration number: L200 BUS
Route number: 1
Destination: South Oxhey
Anticipated release date: October

29412 Bristol RELH D/P Bus Bristol Omnibus N.B.C. CLICK HERE
Fleet number: BH 2069
Registration number: GHY 131K
Route number: Express route 603
Destination:
Anticipated release date: October

35803 SLF Dart 1 Door Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 3230
Registration number: P230 MKL
Route number: 132
Destination: Chatham Bus Station
Anticipated release date: October

36606 SLF Dart 2 Door London United CLICK HERE
Fleet number: DP 45
Registration number: T345 PRH
Route number: H37
Destination: Hounslow, Blenheim Centre
Anticipated release date: October

99625 1:76 Scale Accessories Oil Drum Load CLICK HERE
Another new addition to our range of scale accessories is a load, of 9 oil drums sitting on a pallet, 3 per bag.
September release

2nd posting Monday 10th September 2012

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following Corgi models are scheduled for release:

This week:
OM41608A Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport CLICK HERE - 500 pieces
Destination: Seymor Avenue, Park Square, Dunstable Road
OM41608B
Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport CLICK HERE - 500 pieces
Destination: Park Square Dunstable Road
OM49904 3 Piece London Transport Bus Set 'Then and Now' - Trolley Bus, Routemaster and New Bus for London CLICK HERE - 1000 pieces

Week commencing 24th September
OM41413A Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Destination: Cleadon
OM41413B Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Destination: Marsden

Week commencing 1st October
OM41226A Wright Eclipse Gemini - The Lancashire Way  - X41 Manchester - 550 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE  
OM41226B Wright Eclipse Gemini - The Lancashire Way - X41 Blackburn - 550 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  

CORGI OOC - RELEASE SCHEDULE UPDATE
Corgi have sent me list of the latest anticipated dates for outstanding releases:
OM49904 3 Piece London Transport Bus Set 'Then and Now' - TrolleyBus, RM and NBfL (New Bus for London) -Sep-12
OM41608A Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport - 1 Seymor Avenue, Park Square, Dunstable Road - Sep-12
OM41608B Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport - 4 Park Square Dunstable Road - Sep-12
OM41413A Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE - 30 Cleadon - Sep-12
OM41413B Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE - 11 Marsden - Sep-12
OM41226A Wright Eclipse Gemini - The Lancashire Way - X41 Manchester - Sep-12
OM41226B Wright Eclipse Gemini - The Lancashire Way - X41 Blackburn - Sep-12
OM46405A Caetano CT650 Kings Ferry - 007 Dover via Canterbury - Oct-12
OM46405B Caetano CT650 Kings Ferry - 007 London - Oct-12
OM41414A ROE Trolley Bus - Doncaster - Hexthorpe - Nov-12
OM41414B ROE Trolley Bus - Doncaster - Wheatley Hills - Nov-12
OM46307A RouteMaster - Scottish Clydeside - 36 Glasgow Buchanan - Dec-12
OM46307B RouteMaster - Scottish Clydeside - 38 Johnstone - Dec-12
OM46406A Caetano Levante - National Express - Gold England Commonwealth Games 025 London - Jan-13
OM46406B Caetano Levante - National Express - Gold England Commonwealth Games 025 Brighton - Jan-13 

Monday 10th September 2012

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE
photograph 7 CLICK HERE

Thursday 6th September 2012

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
A reminder that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 10th September:
OM41608A Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport CLICK HERE
Destination: Seymor Avenue, Park Square, Dunstable Road
OM41608B
Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport CLICK HERE
Destination: Park Square Dunstable Road
OM49904 3 Piece London Transport Bus Set 'Then and Now' - Trolley Bus, Routemaster and New Bus for London CLICK HERE

NEW GARAGE KITS ANNOUNCED BY KINGSWAY MODELS
Kingsway Models have announced the following new kits. All are available at www.kingswaymodels.com

Southdown's Hilsea Depot:
1/76 scale card kit. The model can be built in either classic Southdown or NBC versions and measures approx. 34" wide by 5.5" deep. For sale at £16 including UK postage:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

AH Nunhead London Transport Bus Garage:
This garage was opened originally by the National Steam Car Co passing through LGOC to LT. It remained operational until 1954 and was afterwards used by coach companies and then Prince Marshall's Obsolete Fleet which provided ST 922 for central London vintage route 100. Now demolished (although part of the tower still remains amongst the housing on the site) this characterful building can be assembled without the LT signage to perhaps represent a bus garage for another company. For sale at £14 including UK postage:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

Chelsham or Godstone (Revamped kit):
The kit is now deeper (6.75") although the same price as before. Note that the photos show the model affixed to a scenic board with a little extra detailing to show what results can be achieved. The garage doors can with care be repositioned as required. Either of these very similar garages can be built from the kit. For sale at £14 including UK postage:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Wednesday 5th September 2012

September 2012 - News

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